Nondisp fx of third metatarsal bone, right foot, init

This code signifies a break in the third metatarsal bone of the right foot that has not resulted in bone displacement. It indicates a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury site. This type of fracture is often stable and may be managed non-surgically.

Apply this code for initial encounters when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed, nondisplaced fracture of the right third metatarsal. This is appropriate for injuries resulting from trauma, stress, or other causes where the bone fragments remain in their anatomical alignment. It is used when the fracture is being treated without surgical intervention.

• Ensure laterality (right foot) is correctly documented and selected.
• Verify the fracture is indeed nondisplaced and closed; otherwise, a different code is required.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for the fracture; subsequent encounters will use different suffixes.